Effect of oral Xiao-xian decoction combined with acupoint application therapy on pediatric adenoid hypertrophy: A randomized trial.

Background: This study aimed to observe the clinical effects of Xiao-xian decoction combined with acupoint application therapy (AAT) for treating pediatric adenoid hypertrophy (AH).

Methods: We randomly divided 93 AH children into 3 groups: AAT alone; Xiao-xian decoction + AAT; control: Montelukast oral therapy. All participants were treated for a month.

Utilizing network pharmacology to explore the underlying mechanism of Qiangzhi decoction in treating Tourette's syndrome.

Background: Tourette's syndrome (TS) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by multiple motor and vocal tics. Qiangzhi decoction (QD), a well-known herbal decoction, has been used in treating TS in China for decades. We have found relevance between the indications of QD and the classic symptoms of TS.